FIA Arrests 50 More Foreign Nationals Running Illegal Call Centers in Islamabad
In practice, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested 50 more foreign nationals during its ongoing crackdown against illegal call centers in Islamabad.
In practice, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested 50 more foreign nationals during its ongoing crackdown against illegal call centers in Islamabad.
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- What happened
- Official response
- Why it matters
- The bottom line
Key points
- The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) detained dozens of foreign nationals during three separate operations in Islamabad between August 13 and 21.
- 671 Foreign Nationals Arrested in Call Center Raids to Be Blacklisted.
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- Earlier, 250 foreign nationals arrested during the crackdown had been shifted to Adiala and Attock jails.
- Authorities have so far decided to place 671 foreign nationals arrested for allegedly operating illegal call centers on the foreign blacklist, preventing their return to Pakistan.
According to the FIA, the foreigners were discovered hiding in a plaza located inside a private housing society in the capital. They were arrested and subsequently transferred to jail. PTA, FIA Raid Illegal Internet Service Provider in Lahore.
Earlier, 250 foreign nationals arrested during the crackdown had been shifted to Adiala and Attock jails. Authorities have additionally kicked off the deportation process, with the first batch of 50 Vietnamese nationals already deported from Pakistan.
Meanwhile, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) detained dozens of foreign nationals during three separate operations in Islamabad between August 13 and 21.
For context, the suspects are being investigated over allegations of conducting online fraud and blackmail against individuals abroad and generating capital through sexually explicit content.
Sources remarked the investigation being conducted by the FIA, NCCIA and Islamabad Police has now been expanded to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). 671 Foreign Nationals Arrested in Call Center Raids to Be Blacklisted.
Meanwhile, the Foreign Office is additionally informing the respective countries concerning the alleged criminal activities involving their nationals.
Further investigations into the call centers, their operators and local links are underway. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.
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Taken together, the developments around FIA Arrests 50 More Foreign Nationals Running Illegal Call Centers in Islamabad point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.
